If all the world and love were young, And truth in every shepherd's tongue, These pretty pleasures might me move To live with thee and be thy Love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love and life would be better if people were honest and youthful, but they are not.
- In plain terms
- I would love to be with you if everyone was honest and young.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty and youth are ideal conditions for love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes love possible?
- Is youth necessary for love?
Another view
Love can exist even without perfect honesty or youth.
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